West Ham United have made their intentions known in the race for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Reports from the Daily Mail and The Telegraph suggest that the Hammers have opened talks with the 24-year-old and are prepared to pay a club-record £23.5million for his signature.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also extremely keen on the French ace while Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have also been credited with an interest.

However, it is believed that West Ham are leading the chase as they get set to make the move from Upton Park to the Olympic Stadium this summer.

Lacazette, who has been with Lyon his entire career thus far, has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season.